Flawless or Nah?

I woke up like this... Did you wake up with a spirit of meanness and not wanting to be bothered by your spouse? Or did you wake up praising God for another day and thanking Him that you and your spouse have another chance to get it right? How did you wake up? How do you plan to wake up from here on out?

God is not asking us to be flawless; however, He is expecting us to strive for perfection. Are you really doing the very best you can or are you squeaking by; doing just enough? Your marriage doesn't have to imitate the Johnson's, but it should show the world God's love for the church (Ephesians 5:21-33). What does your marriage say to world? Are you putting on a facade, pretending to be a happy couple? Or is your love real and can others actually feel the realness so much that they want to know God? God calls us to be an example of His love for the church so that others will come to Christ. If you don't have the right relationship with Christ, you won't have the right relationship with your spouse.

It's a new year! Why not get it right this time? We'll help you along the way. Tuesdays will be our designated Tuesday Tips. Every Tuesday we'll share a tip that we've learned and/or practiced to help make our marriage "flawless". The only thing you have to do is put it into practice. You'll have a whole week until the next tip to practice. We really want to hear from you on whether or not a tip worked for you or if you need more practice. The tips won't work if you don't put them into practice. That is key!

So this weekend, we want you to pray and ask God for wisdom and courage to walk boldly into a new season and into a new marriage. To make your marriage intentional and stop playing house, but have a joyful home.

Thank you Lord for your grace and mercy. Thank you for those reading this blog and wanting a better marriage. Thank you for their diligence and patience and guide their footsteps in the direction you would have them go so that they do not stray from your presence or your word. Allow them to hear the Holy Spirit and be obedient to His voice. We are asking for radical changes in marriages around the world. That they will be joyous and filled with contentment. That marriages around the world will be an example of your love for the church. In Jesus' Name. Amen. 

Is your marriage flawless or nah?